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Areola reduction in Bexleyheath, from £2,950

Areolas that are large, uneven or stretched after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight change can knock your confidence. Dr Braham Ouali reduces and reshapes them under local anaesthetic, as a day case.

1 to 2 hours
Typical operation time
Awake
Local anaesthetic only
Same day
Home shortly afterwards
2 to 7 days
Typical time off work
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20+
Years in surgical practice
10,000+
Procedures performed
GMC
Registered surgeon no. 6145007
CQC
Registered clinic, ID 1-15260527805
BACS
British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons
Free
Video consultation with the surgeon

Is this you?

Why people come to us for areola reduction

Areola reduction reduces the diameter of the pigmented skin around the nipple for a more balanced, proportionate look. It is done for men and women. These are the reasons people usually give.

You feel your areolas are too large
One areola is a different size or shape from the other
They have stretched after pregnancy or breastfeeding
They have changed with weight gain or weight loss
You feel self-conscious about how they look

You need to be over 18, in good overall health, and have realistic expectations. Not everyone who asks is a suitable candidate, and Dr Ouali will tell you straight if you are not.

Good to know

It can be combined. Areola reduction can be done on its own or alongside other breast surgery, such as nipple reduction.
Timing matters. Results last best once family planning is complete. After breastfeeding, wait until breast size and shape have settled, ideally 6 to 12 months after your last feed.
There will be a scar. It sits around the edge of the areola, where the change in colour helps hide it, and it usually fades a lot with good aftercare.
Sensation can change. Most people keep full or near-full sensation, but there is a small risk of temporary or permanent change.

Patients

In their words

★★★★★

“Many thanks for the good job you have done. I also appreciated the relaxed manner which put me at ease.”

Mrs P. Chapman, patient
★★★★★

“I had three moles removed from my back by Dr Ouali, it was a good painless experience and I’m happy with the result as the scars faded away nicely.”

H.S., patient
★★★★★

“I had a small amount of Vaser liposuction under my chin. Quick, painless surgery. I’m very happy and will be going back for additional procedures.”

Anonymous patient, chin liposuction
Dr Braham Ouali, lead surgeon at Minor Surgery Clinic
20+ years
Operating in the UK

Your surgeon

Dr Braham Ouali

Dr Braham Ouali is a UK-trained, award-winning surgeon with more than twenty years of experience. Since qualifying as a doctor in 1999, he has completed a decade of NHS plastic surgery training in the UK and earned a Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery from Bond University, Australia.

He has personally performed tens of thousands of surgeries, and is particularly known for skin surgery and body contouring, including gynaecomastia, areola reduction and breast mini lift. He performs every operation himself.

Qualified
Medical doctor since 1999
Training
Ten years of NHS plastic surgery training in the UK
Memberships
British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons; American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Registration
Full GMC registration, no. 6145007

Cost

What areola reduction costs

The package price for areola reduction starts from £2,950, which includes the initial consultation, surgery and follow-up after surgery. The price you are quoted at consultation is the price you pay.

Areola reduction
from £2,950
Your exact price is confirmed at your free video consultation, once Dr Ouali knows what you would like changed. To book, you pay a 50% deposit or the full amount. There is no in-house finance.

What happens

✓
A free video consultation with Dr Ouali
✓
The procedure, performed by Dr Ouali himself
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Local anaesthetic, so you stay awake and comfortable
✓
Dissolvable stitches to help keep scarring to a minimum
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Home shortly after the surgery
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Follow-up appointments to check your healing

What happens

Four steps, and you can stop at any of them

It starts with a free video call with the surgeon, not a sales appointment with someone who does not operate.

1

Free video consultation

A video call with Dr Ouali. He talks through what bothers you, explains what he would do, covers the risks, and gives you your price.

No charge, no obligation
2

Decide in your own time

Nothing is booked on the call. If you go ahead, a 50% deposit holds your date, or you can pay in full. Face-to-face beforehand can be arranged, and is charged separately.

Entirely your call
3

The procedure

1 to 2 hours, under local anaesthetic. The new areola size is marked, a small ring of tissue is removed from the outer edge, and the nipple may be repositioned slightly for symmetry. Closed with dissolvable stitches.

Day case
4

Recovery

Limit activity for 5 to 7 days. Showering is usually fine after 24 to 48 hours. Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting and sleeping on your front for at least six weeks.

Follow-ups to check healing

The part most adverts leave out

This is still surgery

However minor a procedure is, complications are possible, and you should understand them before you go ahead. Dr Ouali will go through all of this with you before you decide anything.

Mild to moderate pain, swelling, tenderness and bruising are common for up to three weeks. The recognised risks are:

Scarring
Asymmetry
Changes in sensation
Infection
Poor wound healing
Bleeding or haematoma
Swelling and bruising
Loss of pigmentation
Allergic reaction
Breastfeeding difficulties, if you plan future children

Before you book anywhere

Whoever you choose, these are worth asking:

Who will actually perform my surgery, and can I meet them first?
What is their GMC number?
How many of these have they done?
What is included in the price, and what is not?
What happens, and what does it cost, if something needs correcting?
Is the clinic registered with the Care Quality Commission?

Questions

What people ask before they book

Is the video consultation really free?

Yes. The video consultation is with Dr Ouali himself, it is free, and there is no obligation. If you would rather be seen in person before you decide, a face-to-face appointment can be arranged, and that one is charged separately.

Is it painful?

Discomfort is usually minimal. Most people have mild soreness or tenderness for the first few days, which can be managed with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief.

Will I have scars?

Yes, some scarring is expected. The incision sits around the edge of the areola, where the change in colour helps hide it, and the scar usually fades a lot over time. Dissolvable stitches are used, and any non-dissolvable stitches are removed at your follow-up if needed. Silicone gel and keeping the area out of the sun for at least six months help.

Can I have this after breastfeeding?

Yes, many people do. It is best to wait until your breast size and shape have settled, ideally 6 to 12 months after your last feed.

Will it affect nipple sensitivity?

Most people keep full or near-full sensation, but there is a small risk of temporary or permanent change. Dr Ouali will go through this with you at your consultation.

How much time off will I need?

Usually between 2 and 7 days off work. Limit activity for 5 to 7 days, and avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for at least six weeks.

How do I pay if I go ahead?

You pay a 50% deposit to hold your date, or the full amount if you would rather settle it in one go. There is no in-house finance.

The clinic

Bexleyheath Broadway

A day-case clinic set up for procedures under local anaesthetic. Your consultation is by video call, so the only visits you make are for the surgery itself and the follow-up.

Address
Ground Floor, 300 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AH
Email
contact@minorsurgeryclinic.co.uk
Regulated by
Care Quality Commission, location ID 1-15260527805
Getting here
A short walk from Bexleyheath station and the Broadway shopping area, with parking nearby
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Ground Floor, 300 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AH

Next step

Start with a free video consultation

A video call with the surgeon who would do the procedure. No cost, no obligation. If areola reduction is not the right answer for you, he will say so.

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